Teton County, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teton County compares with Montana
Teton County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.2 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.6% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 70.4% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Montana, Teton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Teton County: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Teton County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 70.4% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 42.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Montana: 39.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Teton County happened on SR-408 (1) and US-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Teton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Teton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.6% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Teton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Teton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-408 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| 8Th Ln Ne | 1 |
| Mm306.5 Interstate 15 | 1 |
| Mm319 I15N | 1 |
| Mm51.3 Nb Us-287 | 1 |
| S Bellview Rd | 1 |
| S221 Eb Mp 9 | 1 |
Teton County at a glance
| Population | 6,444 |
| Land area | 2,271.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,362 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Teton County
ZIP codes in Teton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Teton County
How many truck accidents are there in Teton County?
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Teton County (22 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Teton County?
The worst month is January: 20.3% of truck crashes in Teton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Teton County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Teton County compare with Montana?
Teton County records 76.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Teton County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.